How far is Benwood, WV from Weirton Heights, WV?

The driving distance from Benwood, WV to Weirton Heights, WV is about 36.2 miles (58.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28.8 miles (46.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
36.15 mi
00h 48m
Flight
28.86 mi
46.45 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.86 mi
Kilometers
46.45 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
36.15 mi
Kilometers
58.18 km
Drive Time
00h 48m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Weirton Heights
Wed, Apr 15, 6:52 AM EDT
Return by in Benwood
Wed, Apr 15, 7:40 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Benwood
2026-04-15T06:04
Arrive Weirton Heights
Wed, Apr 15, 6:52 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:48 AM to 10:48 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Benwood
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Beech Bottom
WV

Human settlement in Brooke County, West Virginia, United States of America

From Benwood
16.8 mi
00h 24m
To Weirton Heights
19.3 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph SW
Destination
64°F
Overnight

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Benwood and Weirton Heights.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Benwood and Weirton Heights.

  1. 1

    Start on 5th Street

    71 m · 16 sec · 5th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto McMechen Street

    1576 ft · 49 sec · McMechen Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left

    1233 ft · 30 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    2.5 mi · 3 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right

    1974 ft · 51 sec

  6. 6

    Turn left onto 16th Street

    678 ft · 18 sec · 16th Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Market Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Market Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto 7th Street

    102 m · 10 sec · 7th Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    3254 ft · 55 sec · North Main Street

  10. 10

    Continue on River Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · River Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Warwood Avenue

    21.6 mi · 32 min · Warwood Avenue

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    3.5 mi · 4 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 13: Three Springs Drive

    1049 ft · 25 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right

    107 m · 11 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Three Springs Drive

    1.1 km · 2 min · Three Springs Drive

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Cove Road

    1 km · 2 min · Cove Road

  17. 17

    Turn sharp left onto Pennsylvania Avenue

    14 m · 1 sec · Pennsylvania Avenue

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pennsylvania Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Benwood and Weirton Heights.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
18 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
49.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Warwood Avenue
25 mi · 69%
McMechen Street
3.43 mi · 9%
River Road
1.94 mi · 5%
Market Street
0.81 mi · 2%
Three Springs Drive
0.68 mi · 2%
Cove Road
0.63 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Warwood Avenue

Continue on Warwood Avenue

21.6 mi · 00h 32m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.4 mi
28.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Beech Bottom
00h 24m from Benwood
Leave By
4:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Benwood and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Weirton Heights.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Benwood to Weirton Heights?

The road trip is about 36.2 miles (58.2 km) and usually takes 00h 48m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Beech Bottom is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.8 miles from Benwood and 19.3 miles from Weirton Heights.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 28.8 miles (46.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.4 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.07 one way or $10.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Benwood and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Weirton Heights.

Stop Ideas Near Beech Bottom

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Beech Bottom, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Beech Bottom.

RAIL

Union Station

61 mi away
1100 Liberty Avenue
RAIL

Alliance

86 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Connellsville station

93 mi away
North Water Street and West Peach Street
RAIL

Greensburg

94 mi away
Harrison Ave. and Seton Hill Dr.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Benwood and Weirton Heights. Straight-line distance: 28.86 mi (46.45 km).

Benwood

#1 Benwood

City in Marshall County, West Virginia, United States of America

Population1,257
Coordinates40.0181300, -80.7342500
Altitude197
CountryUnited States
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#2 Weirton Heights

City in Hancock County, West Virginia, United States of America

Population19,450
Coordinates40.4084000, -80.5392400
Altitude365
CountryUnited States
Start: 5th Street (-80.734223, 40.018185)
End: Pennsylvania Avenue (-80.539232, 40.408333)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 58 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.28 gal
4.83 L · about $5.07
Round trip
$10.14
2.56 gal · 9.66 L
Estimated CO2
11.4 kg one way
Round trip: 22.8 kg / 50 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $5.07 $10.14
Mid-grade $4.43 $5.67 $11.34
Premium $4.78 $6.12 $12.23
Diesel $5.62 $7.20 $14.40

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in West Virginia · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Benwood and Weirton Heights. The current time is 06:04:36.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.